1) OPPOSITES: We have complete different morphologies being a man and a woman, therefore our expectations/ goals are different and do not conflict with each other or create jealousy.

2) MOTIVATION: While we may have different hobbies (squash vs. horse-riding), we motivate each other to do the “hard work”, the weight-lifting. We use the same equipment with different weights and take turns. This ensures no excuses and constant encouragement.

3) SEXY: We want to look good for each other… he wants a flater belly and more defined muscles, I want stronger legs and buttocks. It is exciting to work hard to maintain the looks that attracted us to each other in the first place!

4)QUALITY TIME: this is a common activity that forces us to take time aside in the evening and avoid us ending our day like “couch potatoes”!

The key to succeeding working out as a couple though is for both parties to ensure they have utmost tolerance for each other’s different habits, and encourage each other in LOVE, NO NAGGING!!
Example: it is not fair I can eat strawberry pie and chocolate (in small quantity) and not gain wait, while my husband has to dedicate his complete lifestyle to the complement the exercise routine…

That is OK, he is the CON:
1) Can lead to frustration – “How come Stephanie keeps loosing weight but I’m turning into a beached walrus?”
2) Underhanded Compliments – “You look amazing, you only have 40 more pounds to loose before you look normal.”
3) Reward only success, Punish failure – “We’re thin, You’re still fat! GET OUT!”
4) Promote Cliques – “This club is only for thin people that take working out seriously. No fatties allow.”